After a while, Taneaya felt too tired to stay in the crowd at the tavern. She felt she needed time to reflect and absorb her mixed feelings. Saying goodbye to Eran and Kain, Taneaya returned to her inn to rest.
After Taneaya left them. Kain looked at the door where Taneaya had left with a worried expression on his face. He knew that Taneaya must have been devastated by what the people in the ink tavern were saying. Kain decided to give Eran time to reflect on it himself, so he ordered more drinks for the two of them."Eran, I'm worried about Taneaya," Kain said in a worried tone."Eh? What are you worried about?" asked Eran, taking a sip of his ale."You know how she feels about her family responsibilities, Heirs of de Wind. Hearing people's hatred for the kingdom must hurt him," Kain explained, looking concerned."Eh? de Wind? Family?" Eran did not understand Kain's words."Heh...You don't know who Taneaya is?" Kain asked with a surprised expression."I
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